Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Co-op assignment will be with the Biologics Discovery team within Abbott Diagnostics Core Lab R&D. The R&D team discovers and designs biologics for use in diagnostic products including core laboratory immunoassays and biowearables. The team consists of scientists with subject matter expertise in molecular biology, enzymology, cell culture, microbiology, and protein engineering. In addition to contributing to ongoing biologics discovery projects, the team is expanding their bioinformatics and bioprospecting capabilities.

Co-Op assignment will contribute to enzymology or molecular biology workflows. A background in molecular biology, enzymology, or laboratory automation systems would be beneficial. Prior laboratory experience is required.

Co-ops work 6-month, full-time assignmentThis posting is for candidates able to start in December 2024Candidates must be currently enrolled at an accredited graduate programGPA of 3.0 or greaterStrong analytical, problem solving and communication skillsAbility to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direct supervisionCandidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the 6-month Co-op sessionStudents must be able to work in the US without requiring sponsorship

The base pay for this position is $15.85 – $31.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.